Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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invisible7777 02/02/2012

I find it very hard to get out bed and am late for work because of it
Sometimes because of it this has been a problem for a years other points of depression go up and down but this is an ongoing problem. I've tried music, having like three alarm clocks having family call and other stuff. How do you get yourself out of bed? I'm sure others have this problem too it's part of the battle. Peace .

deleted_user 02/02/2012

I struggle to sleep usually, but when i am sleeping ok i suffer with this too! Someone could hold a gun to my head and it still wouldn't shift my out of my bed, it would probably cause me to make a bit of a mess...but even that probably wouldn't get me up! I feel ya, it's tough.

invisible7777 02/02/2012

Ya and when I try and explain to people it's not waking up that's the problem it's physically getting out of bed . The don't het it but
How can they if they dont live it. Sorry you struggle with this too.

deleted_user 02/02/2012

I suppose lack of motivation is just part of the package, unfortunately. I hope it gets better for you soon!

invisible7777 02/02/2012

Hope the same for you.hugs

deleted_user 02/02/2012

I can't get out of bed these days, at least not on the first try. I wake up around 9:00 a.m., and then I go downstairs for a smoke and a cup of coffee. I make the coffee and return to bed to drink it and read whatever book I am reading at the time or surf the Net.

Eventually I get up, but it sure isn't the way I would like to. I would like to be able to get right out of bed at 7:00 am and go to the gym. But that does not happen.

Spirit strong, flesh weak.

Summerwind81 02/02/2012

This sounds like a really stupid trick, but it's worked for me in the past.

Buy the loudest, most annoying alarm clock you can find. Several of them, actually.

Put these clocks across the room, so you HAVE to physically move to turn them off.

They should be clocks that don't stop buzzing. This can harder to find, but it's probably worth it because many days I just grit my teeth and wait out my alarm clock, knowing that it will eventually shut up.

invisible7777 02/02/2012

Good advice thanks but I've tried putting alarm clocks far away still don't get up it's crazy. :/

deleted_user 02/02/2012

When I have to get up I'm up.I have resposibilities that require me to outvote the urge to remain in bed. Lately that means I only get three or four hours of sleep at times.

But there used to be days when the urge was stronger than my will to overcome it. So I would just give in for a day and get some rest.

You may need to find some motivation that is strong enough for you to get up for. My job has been enough for me. But you need to find something that is worth getting up for. An early date with a friend or simply an important quiet time in meditation before all the activity begins.

If you cannot get motivated enough then there is a real problem that may only be halped with professional treatment. I hope you find something. And in the mean time be careful with yourself. All the best to you. ((((( Hugs )))))

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